Health Care Litigation Attorney (Jr to Mid-Level Associate)

Hernandez Laska LLP; California (MO); Remote; USD 200,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative health care litigation boutique is seeking a junior to mid-level associate attorney to join its dynamic team. This remote position offers a unique opportunity to gain hands-on experience in civil litigation while representing managed health care plans and insurers. Ideal candidates will possess strong research, writing, and analytical skills, along with a commitment to teamwork and collaboration. Enjoy a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package, including health coverage and a 401k plan, while working in a supportive and flexible environment. If you're ready to make an impact in a growing firm, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Benefits

Health Coverage

Employer-Provided Insurance

401k Plan

Paid Time Off

Discretionary Bonuses

Qualifications

• Minimum of two years’ civil litigation experience.
• Experience drafting pleadings and managing litigation caseloads.

Responsibilities

• Conducting research and preparing for depositions and hearings.
• Managing electronic document discovery and fact investigation.

Skills

Litigation Experience

Research Skills

Writing Skills

Analytical Abilities

Verbal Communication

Education

California Bar Membership

Tools

Electronic Document Discovery

Job description

Health Care Litigation Attorney (Jr to Mid-Level Associate)

California-based health care litigation boutique Hernandez Laska LLP is seeking to hire a junior to mid-level Health Care Litigation associate attorney with a minimum of two years’ civil litigation experience to join its newly formed firm. This is an exciting opportunity to join a new, growing, and nimble litigation team and gain substantial hands-on experience in all phases of civil litigation.

The candidate will join a dynamic, highly experienced team representing managed health care plans and health insurers in litigation and regulatory disputes. Managed care or health care legal experience, as well as a mix of federal and state court practice experience, is a plus but not required.

Ideal Candidate

The ideal candidate will have litigation experience in a mid-sized to large law firm with a track record of strong work ethic, outstanding interpersonal skills, and effective collaboration with clients, senior associates, and partners. Candidates must demonstrate strong research and writing skills, as well as excellent analytical abilities and verbal communication skills. Our firm places a strong emphasis on teamwork, collaboration, and mutual support. Qualified candidates will share these values.

Candidates should have experience drafting pleadings and substantive briefs, conducting research, managing electronic document discovery, managing litigation caseloads, conducting fact investigation, including interviews with fact and expert witnesses, and preparing for depositions and hearings.

Candidates must be in good standing with the California Bar.

Our firm is fully remote. Candidates should be willing and able to work largely from home, with travel as needed to in-person hearings, meetings, and events.

Anticipated Pay Range and Benefits

$200,000-$300,000

Salary will be commensurate with experience. We offer a comprehensive benefits package, including health coverage, employer-provided and supplemental insurance, paid time off, and an opportunity to participate in our 401k plan. This position is eligible for both hours-based and discretionary annual bonuses. Additional information about benefits and discretionary bonus will be made available upon request.

To apply, please submit your resume, cover letter, and a writing sample in PDF format to [e-mail].

We are not accepting submissions from third-party recruiters at this time.